How Do You Spell SPEEDFUL?

Pronunciation: [spˈiːdfə͡l] (IPA)

The term "speedful" is a rarely used word in English that means "full of speed" or "speedy." It is formed by adding the suffix -ful to the noun "speed." The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription of the word is /ˈspiːdfəl/, where the "i" sound is pronounced as in "see", the "e" pronounced as in "pet", and the "u" pronounced as in "full." Although not commonly used in everyday language, "speedful" can be found in literary works, particularly in the 19th century.

Common Misspellings for SPEEDFUL

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Etymology of SPEEDFUL

The word "speedful" is derived from the combination of two root words: "speed" and "ful".

The root word "speed" originates from the Old English word "spēd", which means "success, prosperity, advancement". It has Germanic origins and shares linguistic roots with the Old High German word "spuot" and Old Norse word "spjǫt".

The suffix "ful" is derived from the Old English word "full", meaning "full, abundant". It is a productive suffix in English that is added to nouns to form adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by".

When combined, "speed" and "ful" create the adjective "speedful", meaning "full of speed" or "characterized by rapid motion or velocity". It implies something that facilitates or accelerates speed or progress.

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